Lauterach: population and statistics
Lauterach has a population of 10,670 (2026) across 11.9 km², or 896 people per km². It ranks 86 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,670 residents
- 11.9 km²
- 896 people/km²
- 412 m
Lauterach in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Lauterach ranks No. 10 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,171 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,668 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wolfurt, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bregenz (29,270 residents), 3.4 km away.
Population of Lauterach over time
Lauterach had 10,034 residents in 2016 and 10,670 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,364 |
| 2022 | 10,353 |
| 2023 | 10,433 |
| 2024 | 10,531 |
| 2025 | 10,568 |
| 2026 | 10,670 |
All indicators for Lauterach
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Lauterach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.0% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,787 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,836 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lauterach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 4,664 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 89 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lauterach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 648 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 119 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 744 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 125 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70.3 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,689 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 890 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 122 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.4 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,518 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 627 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 328 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,144 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,184 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lauterach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,106 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,322 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 111 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.3 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 405 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lauterach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.9% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,018 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lauterach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.2% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 152 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,947 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 86 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lauterach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.6% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,812 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.4% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 564 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lauterach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work15.3% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities6.9% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Lauterach
Where is Lauterach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lauterach?
Lauterach has 10,670 residents (2026), ranking 86 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lauterach?
Lauterach covers 11.9 km², with a density of 896 people per km².
Is the population of Lauterach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lauterach went from 10,034 to 10,670, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Lauterach?
Lauterach is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.477, longitude 9.731.
Private households: what is the figure for Lauterach?
In Lauterach, “Private households” stands at 4,664 (2024), ranking 89 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Lauterach?
In Lauterach, “Families” stands at 2,947 (2024), ranking 86 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lauterach?
In Lauterach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lauterach?
The nearest to Lauterach are Wolfurt (1.8 km), Kennelbach (2.7 km), Bregenz (3.4 km), Hard (3.4 km), Bildstein (3.7 km).